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Bihar made a pivotal contribution to wealth creation in India this year. Two cities in the state, Begusarai and Patna, are home to six of India’s wealthiest individuals. These people have left a mark in sectors like pharmaceuticals, retail and even security services. Their grit and determination to establish their ventures from the ground up have enabled them to leave a mark on India’s economic story. (Photo: Pexels)
An Instagram account highlighted how these entrepreneurs have shaped their success stories. From Siddhartha Sacheti, who is the mind behind Caratlane’s global success, to Alkem Laboratories’ Basudeo Narain Singh & Jayanti Sinha, several individuals from Bihar have charted their own path to success. Here is a detailed look at their ventures and wealth. (Photo: Pexels)
Basudeo Narain Singh originally hails from Okari, a remote village in Bihar’s Jehanabad. Singh and his cousin, Samprada, started Alkem Laboratories in 1973 with a seed capital of Rs 5 lakh, Business Standard reported. The listed generics company now has 19 factories in India and the US.
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According to Forbes, Basudeo Narain Singh, who was initially a professor at Patna University before joining his cousin to start Alkem Laboratories, is now the executive chairman of the Indian generics firm. He has a net worth of $2.3 billion, according to the Forbes Real Time Billionaires List. (Photo: Official website/alkemlabs.com)
Jayanti Sinha is one of the members of Alkem Laboratories’ promoter group, and also hails from Bihar. She sold a 1.42 per cent stake in the pharmaceutical giant through a block deal in June 2025. However, she still plays a significant role in Alkem despite selling part of her stake. (Photo: Official website/alkemlabs.com)
Ravindra Kishore Sinha founded SIS Group Enterprises in 1974. Over the years, it has become one of the biggest and most diversified security solutions providers in both Australia and India. According to his LinkedIn profile, Sinha has received various honours, such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He initially started as a journalist. Sinha was a Rajya Sabha member from 2014 to 2020. He had a net worth of Rs 857 crore in 2014, as per My Neta. (Photo: LinkedIn/RK Sinha)
The brilliant mind behind Caratlane’s success, Siddhartha Sacheti, has been part of the brand’s parent company, Jaipur Gems, for decades. He has a net worth of over Rs 2,500 crore, as per indianjeweller.in. Sacheti originally hails from Begusarai. He was ranked 966th on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. (Photo: Instagram/@caratlane)
Yashovardhan Sinha has a significant presence in electronics retail with Aditya Vision. The Promoter Chairman and Managing Director of the company, Sinha, has been part of Aditya Vision since 1999. He joined the company after almost 20 years of experience in a PSU bank. Sinha has an MA degree in Business, Management Marketing and Related Support Services from Patna University. (Photo: LinkedIn/Yashovardhan Sinha)
Ramesh Kumar Sharma has been active in both business and politics. As per My Neta, he had a net worth of over Rs 1,107 crore at the time of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He was the richest candidate in the election and contested as an independent from the Patliputra seat. Sharma has an M.Tech degree. (Photo: myneta.info)
These individuals showcase how Bihar is a powerhouse when it comes to retail and entrepreneurship ventures. Their journeys serve as an inspiration to millions not only in Bihar, but also in India. These entrepreneurs have proved that those who chart their own path gain success later in life. (Photo: Pexels)